Product Manager – IT Cooling Systems

Rittal LLC; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Rittal LLC is looking for a Product Manager – IT Cooling Systems to conduct market research, define product roadmaps, and collaborate with sales and engineering teams. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of product management experience in climate control products.

The position offers a competitive compensation of $115,000 – $140,000 plus a variable bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of product management experience in climate control products, ideally rack cooling systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Willingness to travel about 20%.

Responsibilities

• Identifying trends in the IT cooling market and understanding customer needs.
• Defining the vision and roadmap for new IT cooling products.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to design and develop new cooling solutions.
• Setting pricing strategy based on market analysis and product value proposition.
• Creating messaging and materials for product launches and sales campaigns.
• Gathering customer feedback and analyzing usage data.

Skills

Market analysis

Product roadmap development

Customer feedback management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in Engineering, Business or Marketing

Tools

SAP knowledge/experience

Job description

Rittal LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications.

As the Product Manager – IT Cooling Systems you will perform market research on new products, establish timelines for developing products, influence pricing and packaging, guide sales teams, and develop messaging and market positioning around products. You are responsible for articulating outbound tasks necessary to clearly explain the benefits of product features and translate them into customer-facing messaging. Establish and drive IT Cooling Systems product direction by developing, maintaining, and owning the product roadmap.

Location: Must reside in the United States

Compensation: $115,000 – $140,000 + variable bonus.

Responsibilities

• Market analysis: Identifying trends in the IT cooling market, understanding customer needs, and analyzing competitor offerings to define product strategy.
• Product roadmap development: Defining the vision and roadmap for new IT cooling products, including features, functionalities, and timelines for development and launch.
• Product design and engineering collaboration: Working closely with engineering teams to design and develop new cooling solutions, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with market requirements.
• Pricing and positioning: Setting pricing strategy based on market analysis and product value proposition, and defining the product's positioning within the competitive landscape.
• Marketing and sales support: Collaborating with marketing teams to create messaging and materials for product launches and sales campaigns, providing product expertise to sales teams.
• Customer feedback management: Gathering customer feedback, analyzing usage data, and identifying areas for product improvement.

Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in Engineering, Business or Marketing.
• 3+ years of product management experience in climate control products, ideally rack cooling systems.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Excel, PowerPoint and MS Teams.
• SAP knowledge/experience a plus.
• Open to travel about 20%.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

EEO Statement: Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.